Path fx in oth dis, left radius, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of the left radius that occurred due to an underlying disease process, rather than trauma. It indicates that the patient is in the healing phase, and the fracture is progressing routinely without complications. The "D" seventh character specifies a subsequent encounter for this healing fracture.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a left radial fracture caused by a systemic condition (e.g., osteoporosis, bone tumor, metabolic bone disease). Documentation should confirm the pathological nature of the fracture and indicate routine healing during a subsequent visit. This would be used after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the fracture is "pathological" and specifies the underlying disease.
• Confirm the laterality is "left radius" and the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing.
• Always sequence the underlying disease causing the pathological fracture first, followed by this fracture code.